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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 5 years before the Fujifilm S1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX200 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm S1

 SX200 IS Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm S1 SX200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2009Fresher by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S1

 SX200 IS Fujifilm S1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS offers external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS against the Fujifilm S1.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S1 is 90 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S1 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
63
better than average battery power (350 shots)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors (680g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
58
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (680g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 680 gr (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $400